'It's sad that we were not consulted before formation of oversight committee' - Protesting wrestlers
1 year, 11 months ago

'It's sad that we were not consulted before formation of oversight committee' - Protesting wrestlers

India TV News  

The wrestlers who accused WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment and intimidation on Tuesday rued that the government did not consult them before forming the oversight committee that will probe charges against the sports administrator. Sports Minister Anurag Thakur had announced on Monday that a five-member oversight committee, headed by legendary boxer M C Mary Kom, will investigate the charges against the WFI boss and also manage the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India. It's really sad that we were not consulted," the wrestlers tweeted and tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Thakur. The oversight committee has former wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, ex-badminton player and Mission Olympic Cell member Trupti Murgunde, ex-TOPS CEO Rajagopalan and former SAI executive director - teams - Radhica Sreeman as other members.

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: 'Loss for...'
5 months, 1 week ago

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's son reacts to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification: 'Loss for...'

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the ongoing Paris Olympics, BJP MP Karan Bhushan Singh said on Wednesday that her disqualification was a ‘loss for the country.’ Wrestler Vinesh Phogat. Singh is the son of fellow BJP leader and ex-Kaiserganj MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India. Meanwhile, on the disqualification of Vinesh, …

Rahul Gandhi meets wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia at Virendra Akhara in Haryana amid WFI row
1 year ago

Rahul Gandhi meets wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia at Virendra Akhara in Haryana amid WFI row

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Virendra Akhara, Chhara village, Bahadurgarh, Haryana amid controversy around the Wrestling Federation Of India. Priyanka Gandhi met wrestler Sakshi Malik Earlier, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met Sakshi Malik at the wrestler's residence to express her solidarity with Malik who announced her retirement from wrestling in protest against the election of Sanjay Singh as the …

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards
1 year ago

Vinesh Phogat Writes to PM, Says She's Returning Her Arjuna & Khel Ratna Awards

The Quint  

The wrestlers are blaming the government for not preventing a close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh from being elected as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India. In her letter, Vinesh said the Modi government had announced Sakshi Malik as the brand ambassador of the Save Girl Child campaign after she won the bronze medal in the 2016 …

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request
1 year, 7 months ago

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Wednesday agreed to suspend their agitation after the Central government’s assurance that the Delhi police will complete its probe into alleged sexual harassment and molestation against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by June 15. Asked about the wrestlers’ demand for Singh’s arrest, Thakur said the investigation into the case …

‘You did NOTHING’: Mahua Moitra shares wrestlers' FIR to target PM Modi
1 year, 7 months ago

‘You did NOTHING’: Mahua Moitra shares wrestlers' FIR to target PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi by posting a purported copy of a First Information Report registered against wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, alleging that the top BJP leader “did nothing” despite providing assurance to a woman wrestler. In the FIR, the wrestler said she had informed the prime minister about the alleged sexual …

'Let them fight their battle': Ganguly corners himself from wrestlers' protest, angry fans say 'you're a coward'
1 year, 8 months ago

'Let them fight their battle': Ganguly corners himself from wrestlers' protest, angry fans say 'you're a coward'

Hindustan Times  

Since last month, some of the leading Indian wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik among others are protesting against the Wresting Federation of India President, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Sourav Ganguly; Bajrang Punia and Sakshi Malik Many have voiced their support for the wrestlers including India's World Cup-winning former captain Kapil Dev, as well as Olympic gold …

Wrestlers should focus on their practice, says Yogeshwar Dutt amid protest
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers should focus on their practice, says Yogeshwar Dutt amid protest

Hindustan Times  

Former Indian wrestler and Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Sunday lashed out at the protesting wrestlers and said that as the Delhi police had registered the FIR against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, they should focus on their practice. Dutt, who is a part of the Indian Olympic Association's seven-member committee to probe the wrestlers' …

Shashi Tharoor to PT Usha for remarks on protesting wrestlers: ‘…in face of sexual harassment'
1 year, 8 months ago

Shashi Tharoor to PT Usha for remarks on protesting wrestlers: ‘…in face of sexual harassment'

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is the latest politician to express his disappointment a day after Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha claimed that the wrestlers lacked discipline as they hit the streets to resume their protest against Wrestling Federation of Indian president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh instead of approaching them. Earlier, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra slammed Usha for alleging …

WFI sexual harassment case: We gave chance to wrestlers to present their case, says Anurag Thakur
1 year, 8 months ago

WFI sexual harassment case: We gave chance to wrestlers to present their case, says Anurag Thakur

Firstpost  

Thakur additionally reiterated the government’s commitment towards fair probe into the allegations of sexual harassment against former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Union sports minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday claimed the government gave wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India a chance to present their case before the oversight committee. Thakur additionally reiterated the government’s commitment towards fair …

Wrestlers' Protest Day 3: Supreme Court issues notices to Delhi Police, says matter serious | UPDATES
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers' Protest Day 3: Supreme Court issues notices to Delhi Police, says matter serious | UPDATES

India TV News  

Wrestlers' Protest Day 3: As Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat, and other decorated athletes protest against the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh entered Day 3, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Delhi Police and others on a plea by seven women wrestlers seeking registration of an FIR against him over allegations of sexual harassment, saying the …

Wrestlers continue their protest, plan to move SC seeking action against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan
1 year, 8 months ago

Wrestlers continue their protest, plan to move SC seeking action against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers seeking action against former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh have decided to go to the Supreme Court, insisting they won’t give up unless an official FIR is registered even as the Sports Ministry on Monday sought the formation of an ad-hoc committee as an interim measure. The wrestlers including Olympic champions Sakshi Malik …

Sports Ministry stalls May 7 WFI elections IOA to form ad-hoc panel to conduct polls Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment
1 year, 8 months ago

Sports Ministry stalls May 7 WFI elections IOA to form ad-hoc panel to conduct polls Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh sexual harassment

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Sports Ministry on Monday stalled the scheduled May 7 elections of the Wrestling Federation of India and asked the Indian Olympic Association to constitute an ad-hoc committee to conduct the polls within 45 days of its formation and also manage the sports body. The ministry's decision came after the country's top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Vinesh …

Vinesh at wrestler’s protest: We haven’t got any response from ministry or oversight committee
1 year, 8 months ago

Vinesh at wrestler’s protest: We haven’t got any response from ministry or oversight committee

The Hindu  

Three months after they called it off for the first time, Olympic and world medallists Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat resumed their protest against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Sunday. They also said seven women wrestlers had lodged a formal police complaint of sexual harassment against Singh, and …

Babita Phogat Joins Oversight Committee Amid WFI Row
1 year, 11 months ago

Babita Phogat Joins Oversight Committee Amid WFI Row

News 18  

Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler Babita Phogat has joined the oversight committee formed to probe the various allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Formed by the Sports Ministry, the oversight committee is carrying out an enquiry into the allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities and administrative lapses of the WFI and its chief. …

Babita Phogat joins Oversight Committee panel formed against WFI
1 year, 11 months ago

Babita Phogat joins Oversight Committee panel formed against WFI

The Hindu  

Former wrestler Babita Phogat has joined the oversight committee formed to investigate the allegations on Wrestling Federation of India on Tuesday. The Oversight Committee is also doing an enquiry into the allegations of sexual misconduct, harassment and/intimidation, financial irregularities and administrative lapses of the WFI, as leveled by prominent sportspersons. The committee was formed during IOA’s emergency Executive Council meeting …

Wrestlers row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee probing allegations against WFI President Brij Bhushan
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers row: Babita Phogat joins oversight committee probing allegations against WFI President Brij Bhushan

India TV News  

Wrestlers row: Commonwealth Games gold medallist wrestler Babita Phogat has been added to the oversight committee, which is probing the allegations against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The committee, which was formed by the Sports Ministry, is probing the allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation, financial irregularities and administrative lapses of the WFI and its President. "Former …

Lack of consultation over setting up of inquiry panel upsets protesting wrestlers
1 year, 11 months ago

Lack of consultation over setting up of inquiry panel upsets protesting wrestlers

The Hindu  

A day after Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur announced the setting up of a five-member Oversight Committee to investigate sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the wrestlers, leading the protests, on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the setting up of the committee without consulting them. The three prominent wrestlers — Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat …

'We Weren't Informed': Vinesh Phogat Claims Wrestlers Not Consulted About Oversight Committee
1 year, 11 months ago

'We Weren't Informed': Vinesh Phogat Claims Wrestlers Not Consulted About Oversight Committee

News 18  

The standoff between Indian wrestlers and the Wrestling Federation of India seems to be taking new twists and turns with each passing day. Vinesh Phogat has alleged that the protesting wrestlers were not consulted before the formation of the oversight committee which is investigating the allegations against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Vinesh took to Twitter and alleged that she and …

Headed by Mary Kom, New Oversight Committee to Look After Wrestling Federation's Daily Affairs
1 year, 11 months ago

Headed by Mary Kom, New Oversight Committee to Look After Wrestling Federation's Daily Affairs

News 18  

Amid serious allegations against its chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh by country’s top wrestlers, a new oversight committee, headed by boxer Mary Kom, has been formed to look after the day-to-day management of Wrestling Federation of India. WFI and its chief Brijbhushan Sharan Singh have been in spotlight after top Indian wrestlers levelled allegations of sexual harassments on Singh last week …

Wrestlers Protest Updates: IOA Forms Committee to Probe Sexual Harassment Allegations Against WFI Chief; Wrestlers Meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Again
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers Protest Updates: IOA Forms Committee to Probe Sexual Harassment Allegations Against WFI Chief; Wrestlers Meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Again

News 18  

The Indian Olympic Association on Friday formed a seven-member committee, including M C Mary Kom and Yogeshwar Dutt, to probe the allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Friday dismissed claims of having spoken to anyone, adding that he will address a press …

Indian Olympic Association calls for emergency meeting with wrestlers
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian Olympic Association calls for emergency meeting with wrestlers

Firstpost  

The IOA will conduct the meeting virtually with the wrestlers to discuss the allegations levelled by the ace grapplers as well as other complaints and demands they have put forward. The Indian Olympic Association has called for an immediate meeting with the protesting wrestlers, who have levelled charges of sexual harassment of women wrestlers by the WFI president and its …

Wrestlers File Written Complaint With IOA President PT Usha: Allege Sexual Harassment, Demand Dissolution of WFI
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers File Written Complaint With IOA President PT Usha: Allege Sexual Harassment, Demand Dissolution of WFI

News 18  

Star India wrestlers have filed a written complaint with the Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha alleging sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. In the letter, signed by Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Ravi Dahiya and Deepak Punia, the wrestlers have also accused WFI of financial misappropriation. “On behalf of all wrestlers in …

Wrestlers refuse to back down, meeting with sports minister Anurag Thakur inconclusive
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers refuse to back down, meeting with sports minister Anurag Thakur inconclusive

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Top Indian wrestlers’ meeting with Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur remained inconclusive on Thursday night as they refused to back down from their demand that the government immediately disband the Wrestling Federation of India. The marathon meeting began around 10 pm on Thursday, the second day of the wrestlers’ protest against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Thakur …

OPINION | The sooner, the better: Centre must take action against Wresting Federation chief
1 year, 11 months ago

OPINION | The sooner, the better: Centre must take action against Wresting Federation chief

India TV News  

As the sit-in by female wrestlers entered the third day, pressure mounted on Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to resign, but the latter stood his ground, telling reporters, “if I speak, there will be a tsunami. In the letter, the wrestlers wrote, “Vinesh Phogat was mentally harassed and tortured by the WFI chief after she failed …

Wrestlers’ sexual harassment charges | Heads must roll and PM Modi should speak up, says Congress
1 year, 11 months ago

Wrestlers’ sexual harassment charges | Heads must roll and PM Modi should speak up, says Congress

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi should break his “silence” on the allegations of sexual exploitation against Bharatiya Janata Party MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the Congress said on January 19. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also took to Twitter to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi “why all those who oppress women are members …

India's Wrestling Isn't Dependent on One Wrestler: WFI President on Vinesh Issue
3 years, 4 months ago

India's Wrestling Isn't Dependent on One Wrestler: WFI President on Vinesh Issue

The Quint  

"It's easy to say 'I've made mistake'. Vinesh has replied through her lawyer and said she did not stay with the Indian team for the betterment of the other wrestlers so that they don't get exposed to the virus. Singh said he had to appear before a commission to answer for Vinesh's conduct and that of Deepak Punia's coach. The …

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